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INDONESIA VOLCANO ERUPTION NEWS

Semeru erupts: What causes volcanic eruptions? Why are some more explosive?

November 21, 2025 7:28 am

As these chambers fill up, pressure exerted on the surrounding rock increases. Eventually, some of the magma pushes through the cracks in the rock, and vents onto the surface. This is a volcanic eruption; the magma that has erupted is called lava.

Not for the faint hearted: You can walk on volcanoes in these 5 countries

October 13, 2025 6:26 pm

Walk on lava fields, peer into fiery craters, and even cook eggs in volcanic steam — volcano tourism takes thrill-seeking to a whole new level.

Knowledge Nugget: Understanding Volcanoes — What you must know for UPSC exam?

March 25, 2025 6:19 pm

Several international flights from Indonesia’s resort island Bali were cancelled after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted on Thursday. What are volcanoes and their types? Can scientists predict volcanic eruptions? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about some of the famous volcanoes.

Ash plume from Indonesian volcano grounds flights from Bali

March 21, 2025 6:35 pm

The prolonged eruption led Indonesia’s geological agency to raise the volcano’s alert level to the highest tier. Officials have imposed an exclusion zone of 7 to 8 km (4 to 5 miles) around Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki.

Smoldering debris, mud hinder Indonesia volcano rescue

December 05, 2021 5:05 pm

National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said 57 people had been hospitalised, mostly with burns, respiratory problems and other injuries.

Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts, spews huge ash cloud

December 04, 2021 9:08 pm

Mount Semeru's sudden eruption in Lumajang district in East Java province left several villages around its slopes blanketed with falling ash.

Indonesia volcano eruption: Merapi ejects new ash cloud

January 27, 2021 4:59 pm

Indonesia's most active volcano has been spewing lava and hot ash not long after hundreds of residents had returned home after fleeing a series of eruptions.

Volcano in eastern Indonesia erupts, thousands evacuated

November 30, 2020 11:32 am

Mount Ili Lewotolok situated in Lembata island erupted on November 29 with no signs of casualty.

Over 130,000 flee menacing volcano on Bali tourist island

September 29, 2017 8:32 pm

More than 130,000 people have fled the region around the Mount Agung volcano on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, fearing it will soon erupt.

Evacuations from Bali volcano cross 57,000, officials expect Mount Agung eruption

September 26, 2017 7:55 pm

An increasing frequency of tremors from the volcano indicates magma is continuing to move toward the surface and an eruption is possible, said National Disaster Mitigation agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho.

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Bali volcano eruption: These stunning images show Mount Agung breathing fire over Indonesian skies

November 27, 2017 1:01 pm

The volcanic Mount Agung in Indonesia's Bali is wreaking havoc on the island nation as authorities raise the alert level to the highest – four – asking residents to immediately evacuate areas near the summit. Bali’s airport has also been closed as a result of the increased warning level, stranding thousands of travellers.

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